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How High Is Juraj Slafkovský’s Ceiling With the Montreal Canadiens?

If you only checked in on the Olympics here and there, you might’ve missed how good the Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky was for Team Slovakia. But if you watched even a little, you saw it right away: this kid has taken a real step.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / February 25

Newhook Returns After Three-Month Absence

The Canadiens confirmed that Newhook, who fractured his ankle on Nov. 13 against the Dallas Stars, will rejoin the lineup after a long recovery stretch.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 25

NHL Records: 11 Stanley Cups—The Legendary ‘Pocket Rocket’

While the sports world often debates who the "Greatest of All Time" is, the record books have a very simple answer when it comes to winning Stanley Cups as a player: it’s the Hockey Hall of Famer referred to as the “Pocket Rocket”.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 25

The Canadiens Have 2 Important Trade Needs to Address

The Montreal Canadiens are undoubtedly a team to keep an eye on leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. The Habs currently hold the second-place spot in the Atlantic Division standings with a 32-17-8 record and 72 points.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Canadiens To Activate Alex Newhook From Injured Reserve

The Canadiens will activate Alex Newhook from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game versus the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. The speedy forward is set for his first appearance in over three months after sustaining an ankle fracture on Nov.

Alex Newhook News / Daily Faceoff / February 25

Canadiens’ Alex Newhook to play first game since November

A long-awaited return is for a player poised to help the Montreal Canadiens in their push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was announced on Wednesday that forward Alex Newhook is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday night, when the Canadiens take on the New York Islanders in their first game back from the Olympic break.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

How Close Is the Canadiens Defence to Being Contention-Ready?

Playoff hockey doesn’t reward aesthetics. It rewards teams that can take a hit, clear a rebound, make the next play under pressure, and do it again shift after shift.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 25

Canadiens’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-8) are clearly coming of age. After making the playoffs a year ago, the Canadiens are in second place behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / February 25

Bryce Pickford: What’s the plan with him?

Since the start of the season, there has been a lot of talk about Bryce Pickford. And with good reason: seeing a defenseman score so many goals – whether in junior hockey or any other league – is sure to attract attention.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 25

Patrik Laine: 'Several teams' are interested, according to David Pagnotta

I’ll start my article by saying one thing. I can’t wait for Patrik Laine’s situation to be resolved. I can’t wait for us to move on to something else… because it’s starting to get tiresome.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 25

5 Must-Win Canadiens Games Following 2026 Olympic Break

With 25 games remaining, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in an enviable spot following the Olympic break. They’re 32-17-8, in second place in the Atlantic Division and facing a relatively weak schedule remaining, at least compared to the teams they’re fighting for playoff position.

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Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 25

Alex Newhook will play tomorrow | Clues in front of the net

We suspected it, but now it’s confirmed. Alex Newhook, who practiced with the regulars and had repetitions on the second power play unit this morning in Brossard, will be back tomorrow.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / February 25

Adam Engstrom’s long absence: a game changer for the Canadiens

Bad news in Laval. The Rocket announced that forward Laurent Dauphin will be out with an upper-body injury. He is expected to be out on a day-to-day basis.

Patrik Laine News / The Sick Podcast / February 24

Laine Placed On Defense At Habs Practice + Trade Rumours

The Montreal Canadiens used forward Patrik Laine at defence for a couple of 5-on-5 drills during Tuesday morning’s practice. Based on those drills, it

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 24

Alex Newhook: a return to play this week is possible

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook, who has been out with an ankle injury since mid-November, could return to action sooner than expected. Initially expected to return in mid-March, his timeline has been moved up thanks to hard work and remarkable determination since he resumed skating a few weeks ago.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 24

NHL Legend Sees Younger Self In Juraj Slafkovsky

On Monday, a Slovak news outlet published an article featuring an interview with NHL legend and future Hockey Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr, in which he discussed the Olympics and his admiration for Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky‘s game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Lessons the Canadiens Can Apply From Last Season’s Hot Finish to the Post-Olympic Break

If there’s one stretch that defined the Montreal Canadiens’ identity last season, it was the run that followed the 4 Nations Face-Off break. In a tight Eastern Conference race, the Habs flipped a switch and went from fringe contender to legitimate playoff team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 24

Canadiens Slafkovský Was as Big as the Moment

Every once in a while, you watch a guy and think that he’s built for the bright lights. That was Montreal Canadiens Juraj Slafkovský at the Olympics. Slovakia didn’t end up on the podium—they finished fourth after a rough bronze-medal loss—but Slafkovský was easily their go-to guy.

Bryce Pickford News / The Sick Podcast / February 24

Bryce Pickford Picking Up Where He Left Off

Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford came back to action this past weekend with the Medicine Hat Tigers after missing the last month with an upper-body injury.

Joshua Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / February 22

What Are the Canadiens Really Doing With Joshua Roy?

Joshua Roy‘s the classic Canadiens prospect debate right now. Fifth-round pick in 2021, Saint-Georges-de-Beauce native, 22, 6-foot, 192 pounds, left-handed shot.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 19

The stars have aligned for USA men's hockey team to end gold-medal drought

The USA men's Olympic hockey team has not won a gold medal since the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, and they entered the 2026 games expecting to break that drought. It's all right in front of them.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Yardbarker / February 14

Slovakia's surprising group win could cause chaos in men's Olympic hockey tournament

USA, Canada and Sweden entered the tournament as the top-three gold-medal favorites and the favorites to win their respective groups. Slovakia and Sweden threw a pretty big wrench into all those plans.

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